Client Bill of Rights

The provider shall display prominently on the premises of the professional practice or make available as a handout the client bill of rights. This client bill of rights must include a statement that consumers of professional counseling services have the right:

• To expect that the provider has met the minimum qualifications of education, training, and experience required by state law for licensure;

• To examine public records maintained by the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy that contain the credentials of the provider;

• To report complaints to the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy;

• To be informed of the cost of professional services before receiving the services;

• To privacy as defined and limited by rule and law;

• To be free from being the object of unlawful discrimination while receiving services;

• To have access to their records as provided in Minnesota Statues, section 144.291 to 144.298, expect as otherwise provided by law or a prior written agreement;

• To be free from exploitation for the benefit or advantage of the provider;

• To terminate services at any time, expect as otherwise provided by law or court order;

• To know the intended recipients of psychological assessment results;

• To withdraw consent to release assessment results, unless the right is prohibited by law or court order or is waived by prior written agreement;

• To a nontechnical description of assessment procedures; and

• To a nontechnical explanation and interpretation of assessment results, unless that right is prohibited by law or court order or is otherwise waived by prior written agreement.

Additionally, the handout must include the following contact information:

Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy

335 Randolph Avenue, Suite 290

Saint Paul, MN 55102

Phone: (651) 201-2756, Fax: (651) 797-1374, and Email: bbht.board@state.mn.us